Characters & NPCs

💡 Tip: Guards value reliability over aesthetics. Focus on balanced weight distribution and comfortable grips. They're forgiving of minor cosmetic imperfections but demand functional excellence.

💡 Tip: Nobles pay well but expect perfection in appearance and craftsmanship. Use ornate guards, quality materials, and pay attention to every aesthetic detail. Functional performance is secondary to visual impact.

💡 Tip: Adventurers understand sword quality and have specific needs. They appreciate good craftsmanship and will pay fairly for well-balanced, sharp weapons. They're knowledgeable critics who notice details.

💡 Tip: Collectors have encyclopedic knowledge and very specific requirements. They give detailed specifications and expect exact replication or truly innovative designs. Take your time and meet every specification precisely.

💡 Tip: Merchants order multiple swords at once. They prioritize consistency and cost-effectiveness over perfection. These orders test your efficiency and ability to replicate designs quickly.

💡 Tip: Royal commissions are the ultimate test of your skills. Every aspect must be perfect: balance, aesthetics, craftsmanship, and symbolic meaning. These orders define your legacy as a master smith.

💡 Tip: Gareth offers consistent inventory at fair prices. Build a good relationship for occasional discounts. His stock rotates weekly with seasonal variations.

💡 Tip: Miriam visits irregularly (every 5-7 days). Save funds for her arrivals to access premium materials that enable prestigious commissions. Her prices are high but quality is exceptional.

💡 Tip: Invest in tools strategically. Early purchases should focus on efficiency (better heating, faster grinding). Advanced tools unlock new capabilities for complex commissions.

💡 Tip: Listen to Caldris's wisdom. His advice often hints at optimal techniques or upcoming opportunities. He may offer special mentor quests that unlock advanced skills.

💡 Tip: Complete guild challenges to accelerate reputation gains and unlock exclusive patterns and techniques. Guild membership opens doors to prestigious customers.